Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Back End engineering team, focusing on building and pioneering in the technology space. As part of the Empower Dealer Success team, you'll be responsible for developing systems that enable customers to self-service onto the Navigator Platform SaaS products. The role involves working with modern technologies including AWS Lambda, building payment-enabled UIs, and implementing event-driven architecture for real-time product activation.

The position offers an opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of technology projects and mentor a team of developers experienced in distributed microservices and full-stack systems. You'll work with technologies like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, while utilizing various AWS tools and services. The role requires staying current with tech trends, participating in technology communities, and collaborating with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing SaaS business within Capital One, working with a collaborative, customer-focused software team. You'll play a crucial role in driving major technological transformation while helping millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $175,800 to $200,700, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, and performance-based incentives.

The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of professional software engineering experience, cloud computing expertise, and preferably experience with various programming languages and frameworks. This role combines technical leadership with people management, making it perfect for someone who enjoys both coding and mentoring others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.